"I just think that the Patriot Way is a fear-based organization. Obviously, do they win? Hell yes, they win. They've won for a long time. Do I think people enjoy and can say, 'I had a lot of fun playing there?' No, I don't. That's just the God honest truth.

"They're successful, but when they go to interviews, they act like (expletive) robots. Hey, stop being a (expletive). We can be cordial for a little bit. You only get to do this job one time, so let's have fun while we're doing it. Not to be reckless, but hey, I'd much rather have fun and win a Super Bowl than be miserable and win five Super Bowls. But it is what it is."

While Johnson criticized the way the Patriots have handled the media, Johnson has had issues of his own. Nine weeks ago, Johnson told reporters that he was "done talking for the year" and "maybe for my career." (He ended up ended that boycott six days later.)

This is bizarre. Lane Johnson just told reporters who approached him "I'm done talking for the year." And as he walked away added "maybe for the rest of my career". Anyone know what we did? #Eagles@6abcpic.twitter.com/sCiCZrkhl3

Johnson, the No. 4 pick of the 2013 NFL Draft emerged as one of the league's best offensive tackles in 2017. He made his first Pro Bowl and All-Pro teams this past season, a resurgent year after missing 10 games in 2016 due to his second PED infraction.